44 New Coronavirus Cases in Ocean County, 16 in Lakewood Alone

The Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) website at www.ochd.org has just been updated with the newest COVID-19 case count for Ocean County. There are a total of 44 new cases being reported today between…

Ocean County Now Has 48 Confirmed Coronavirus Cases; Lakewood, Jackson With Most

TOMS RIVER-The Ocean County Health Department now says 48 confirmed positive coronavirus cases have been recorded throughout the county. Lakewood Township has 26, Jackson Township has 5 and Tom River has 4…

Out of Work with Nothing to Do? Ocean County Parks Offering Social Media Programming

Coming live from the Nature Center at Cattus Island County Park in Toms River will be Nikki Vernachio, senior park naturalist, who will talk about the Box Turtle. “We encourage everyone to…

Ocean County Operated Golf Courses and Nature Centers Closed

TOMS RIVER – With social distancing strongly encouraged by health officials, Ocean County Parks and Recreation will be keeping its 27 parks open to the public, but closing the visitor and nature…

Ocean County Parks to Remain Open…Get Out and Get Some Fresh Air!

TOMS RIVER – With social distancing strongly encouraged by health officials, Ocean County Parks and Recreation will be keeping its 27 parks and two golf courses open to the public, but closing…

LADACIN Network hosting 39th Annual Rosebud Gala Dinner Dance

LADACIN Network will hold its 39th Annual Rosebud Gala Dinner Dance on Saturday, March 14, 2020, at 6:30 pm at the Sheraton Eatontown Hotel. The Rosebud Gala is the Agency’s foremost annual…

Joe Pesci Selling Jersey Shore Mansion

LAVALLETTE-It was big news when Joe Pesci bought his spacious 7 bedroom, 7,219 square foot mansion on the Barnegat Bay for a whopping $850,000 for his mother and was. Now, the actor…

Lakewood Police Confirm “Mickey” the Cat Recovering from Traumatic Injuries

LAKEWOOD-Now named, Mickey, a cat rescued by good samaritans in Lakewood is recovering from a broken rib and inflammation to the anus, confirming earlier reports that the cat was abused and objects…

Report: Kitten Beaten, Tortured in Lakewood, Sticks Shoved Up Rectum

LAKEWOOD-You might remember the case of animal abuse against a raccoon in Lacey Township last year where two teenagers beat a trapped raccoon. Now, there’s a report this week of a kitten…

Plantation Restaurant Has Been Sold

PLANTATION RESTAURANT – AN ISLAND FAVORITE SOLD TO BLACK EYE SUSANS Harvey Cedars, NJ – – After 17 years of hosting the Long Beach Island community, Plantation Restaurant is saying goodbye and…

Ciba-Geigy Redevelopment Project to Hear First Application in Toms River

TOMS RIVER-A plan to redevelop the former BASF/Ciba-Geigy Chemical Corporation property in Toms River is taking its first step. On September 18th, at 6pm, a meeting will be held for the approval…

Karaoke Night at the Jersey Shore at MJ’s Bar and Grill

BAYVILLE-MJ’s Bar & Grill in Bayville, overlooking the scenic Barnegat Bay isn’t going to let the fun end just because Summer is over. Every Tuesday night from 7-11pm, MJ’s will be hosting…

Monmouth County GOP Treasurer Named Treasurer of Maurice Hill Campaign

TOMS RIVER-Jason Sena, a Monmouth County lawyer who also serves as treasurer for the Monmouth County Young Republicans has been named treasurer of the campaign for “Mo Hill for Mayor” according to…

Ocean County Freeholders Seeking to Raid Open Space Funds to Fund Pet Projects, Development

TOMS RIVER-Up until now, Ocean County’s “Open Space Tax” has been used to purchase open spaces for recreational use and preservation of Ocean County’s diminishing supply of natural habitats. Now, the Ocean…

Visit NJ: Anthony Bourdain’s Food Trail

VISIT NJ-The New Jersey Department of Tourism has released a helpful guide for foodies and fans of the late Anthony Bourdain, a road map of his escapades through New Jersey during his…

Two Suffer Significant Injures After DWI Driver Cuts In Front of Vehicle on Route 9

LACEY TOWNSHIP-On Wednesday, July 3, 2019, at approximately 2343 hours, officers from the Lacey Township Police Department responded to a report of a two car motor vehicle accident that occurred at the…

Regional Plan Outlines Ocean County Growth Focused Around Ciba-Geigy Superfund Site, Joint Base

TOMS RIVER-Rail lines, commercial space, affordable housing, military and medical research facilities, manufacturing and warehousing are all highlights of a monumental long-term project that focuses on the redevelopment of the Ciba Geigy…

Blessing of the Fleet at Viking Village this Weekend

6/16 Blessing of the Fleet 5:30pm The Blessing of the Fleet takes place every year at Viking Village. The fisherman of Viking Village gather their vessels to be prayed over to ensure…

Jack Kelly Edges Out Virginia Haines in Freeholder Election

TOMS RIVER-It could be because Ocean County Freeholder Virginia Haines led the tip of the spear for new Ocean County Chairman Frank B. Holman, III, or it could just be because more…

Letter: NJ DEP Backpedals on Proposed “Pick Your Own” Shellfish Farm

May 13, 2019, Barnegat Bay NJ DEP BACK PEDALS ON PROPOSED ‘PICK YOUR OWN’ SHELLFISH FARM Forty North Oyster Farms in partnership with the Barnegat Oyster Collective proposed designating a once acre…

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